Another great way is to listen to the CDs of the latin music you want to comp to. Try to find recordings where you can hear the keyboard clearly and the keyboard plays a big role. Then you will learn a lot. You will hear how it's done, and you will develop your ears as you try to imitate what you hear. It is alot of work, but it is worth it.
If you know anyone who plays in a latin band, perhaps you can sit in and watch the keyboardist play. This is absolutely the best way to learn. If you don't have access to a band you can visit, the next best thing would be to go to concerts and pay close attention to the keyboard player.
Q: What is a small arc between notes?
A: An arc between notes is either a tie or a slur. The two notes must be the same for the arc to be a tie. If it is a tie, the note should be played only once, then held through for the length of the second note. If it is a slur, it means that both notes should be played, but they should be played smoothly, with little space in between. If the arc is a slur, the two notes can be the same or different notes. If the notes are the same, they should be played with as little space between them as possible.
Q: Why would we say a piece is in C major instead of A minor, when they both have the same key signature?
A: It has to do with which chord is playing the role of "the resting place". A quick, easy and 99% reliable method of determining the "resting" key is to look at the last chord of the piece. The last chord of the piece is almost always the key of the piece. The key of the piece is the base, the starting point, the reference point for all the other key areas in the piece.
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